Strategic Analysis is seeking a versatile, skilled Jr. Program Management Specialist to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) supporting the Transition & Commercialization Support Program (TCSP) Team with the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs. It is of paramount importance to exceed our client expectations with high integrity and focused attention to program deliverables.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day administrative management of the DARPA TCSP
• Manage and maintain TCSP Team calendars
• Organize read-ahead materials for meetings
• Assist in preparation of required briefings slides/presentation material, speeches, or reports
• Data entry, report generation, track and coordinate suspense actions
• Assist in preparation of high-level management reports, including Program quantitative metrics
• Assist with the planning, scheduling, and executing of requirements for the TCSP
• Create and disseminate weekly alert emails to current and past DARPA SBIR/STTR performers
• Identify, validate & track the reporting of Phase III commercialization data

Project Management Support

• Assist with the planning, scheduling and executing of all requirements for the TCSP Program and supporting management processes
• Coordinate and assist with Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDCs)
• Manage, coordinate, and execute the DARPA SBIR/STTR projects under TCSP
• Support and assist with the TCSP Newsletter
• Assist and support the portfolio review and follow up with Small Business Concerns (SBCs) for the TASR & Quad Chart

Small Business Outreach and Conference Support

• Provide outreach support for TCSP virtual and/or in-person conference events, one-on-one meetings, kick off meetings, and training events
• Support travel and logistical arrangements for DARPA TCSP team members
• Assist with the design of multi-media and/or print materials in support of the DARPA TCSP Program
• Receive and disseminate mail and arrange for courier mail delivery services as required to support TCSP events
• Assist with TCSP Program Management training for internal and external stakeholders

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of experience in finance, accounting or business or program/project management is preferred. A high school diploma with five (5) years of related experience can be substituted for the degree requirement.
• DoD Secret clearance preferred; ability to obtain Secret clearance required
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Specialized experience in government budget/financial analysis or government contract administration desired
• Government SBIR/STTR or Grants Administration desired
• Proficiency in data management and data analysis desired

This role is subject to a skills test and will be conducted prior to making an offer.

You will be required to adhere to all COVID guidelines and regulations in place for any location where you will perform work. These guidelines and regulations may change over time or may be different for each location so you will need to stay up to date on these changes and differences during your employment.

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